Senate Resolution No. 2990

BY: Senator LAVALLE

        COMMENDING  the  Bridgehampton  Union  Free School
        District Tewa Marimba Ensemble upon the occasion  of
        its  participation  in Music In Our Schools Month on
        March 24, 2020

  WHEREAS, The arts, in whatever form depicted, are central  to  human
expression;  they  are truly a universal language and their contribution
to the development of friendship and  understanding  among  all  peoples
cannot be underestimated; and

  WHEREAS,  It  is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those musical organizations that have brought entertainment  and
cultural enrichment to the citizens of the great State of New York; and

  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern,  and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to
commend  the  Bridgehampton  Union  Free  School  District  Tewa Marimba
Ensemble upon the occasion of its participation in Music In Our  Schools
Month; and

  WHEREAS,  The  administrators of the Bridgehampton Union Free School
District  are  committed  to  actively   promoting   and   nurturing   a
comprehensive music program for all the students of the district; and

  WHEREAS,  Those  same  administrators have been supportive, actively
encouraging music program staff to  devote  their  time  and  energy  to
developing the talents of their students; and

  WHEREAS, The Marimba Ensemble of the Bridgehampton Union Free School
District,  Bridgehampton, New York, comprised of students of the highest
musical and academic caliber, will be performing on Tuesday,  March  24,
2020,  at  the Empire State Plaza in Albany, New York, in celebration of
Music In Our Schools Month; and

  WHEREAS, Talent, dedication, and countless hours  of  practice  have
made  the  Marimba  Ensemble  of  the  Bridgehampton  Union  Free School
District the outstanding ensemble it is today; and

  WHEREAS, Skillfully led by Director David Elliot, the  members  work
hard  at  their  music  rehearsals,  classroom  assignments and practice
sessions, fully aware that the  amount  of  time  and  energy  they  are
willing to expend directly affects the quality of their music; and

  WHEREAS,  The  Bridgehampton Union Free School District Tewa Marimba
Ensemble, along with their parents  and  teachers,  can  be  justifiably
proud  of their musical achievements and their participation in Music In
Our Schools Month; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body extend a warm  welcome  to  the
staff  and students of the Bridgehampton Union Free School District Tewa
Marimba Ensemble as they visit  Albany  for  their  performance  at  the
Empire State Plaza; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Director David Elliot, Bridgehampton  Union  Free  School
District Tewa Marimba Ensemble.